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DonateTexas Partnership for Out of School Time spoke with Erin Offord, Chief Programs & Systems Officer, about Big Thought’s work in out of school time spaces. You can read the full story here. Big Thought began in 1987 as a non-profit focused on creating equitable arts education in Dallas-area schools. They worked in and with
The innovation caught national attention – and it began with field trips. Dallas is a hub for arts and culture, but for years these experiences weren’t accessible to all elementary school students. Due to budget constraints, less than 30% of elementary age students in the Dallas Independent School District were going on field trips, and
The shift from summer to the new school year is almost here. To get prepared, check out these resources before heading back to the classroom: School Supplies Thanks to resources across the city, there are numerous opportunities to gather the right supplies. Click here for The Dallas Morning News’ list of supply drives and fun
Honoring Dallas City of Learning’s Partner of the Year, Young STEM Professionals When Roz Davis started looking for a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program for her grandson, she discovered that there were no such programs on the southside of Dallas. She settled on a program on the northside and traveled forty miles each
For more than 30 years, Dallas’ Big Thought has been working to equip youth in marginalized communities to imagine and create their best lives, for themselves and for the world. The organization is now a national model for arts education, after school programs, and juvenile justice intervention. And is now one of six community partnerships
We’re in the thick of the 21st century – the “digital age.” Careers in fields like blockchain development or user experience design sound futuristic, but they’ve already arrived. The future is now, and our youth possess the drive and power to find their place and thrive. How do we equip them with the tools they